Hollywood, Disneyland

[mouselike-harrier]

Hi there everyone!
I've been away from the boards for awhile, and just saw this post. We will be on this trip in July! It will be me, DH, DS (14) and DD (10). Last Monday I just paid for it. We are very excited, but not looking forward to the plane ride. It will be our first time in Disneyland and can't wait to see the World of Color.

 

[Miss SD]

Hi there everyone!
I've been away from the boards for awhile, and just saw this post. We will be on this trip in July! It will be me, DH, DS (14) and DD (10). Last Monday I just paid for it. We are very excited, but not looking forward to the plane ride. It will be our first time in Disneyland and can't wait to see the World of Color.

My DD11 was happy to hear there was going to be at least one kid near her age on the tour. You'll recognize us because all three of us wear glasses! We're looking forward to seeing World of Color too.

 

[mouselike-harrier]

My DD will be thrilled to hear that there will be a girl her age, as well. You will recognize us because we will be the pale family from the east coast!

 

[airplanegod]

My DD will be thrilled to hear that there will be a girl her age, as well. You will recognize us because we will be the pale family from the east coast!

Hmmm, you seem familiar

 

[Miss SD]

Most of the people on our tour last year were from the East Coast, although they weren't all pale. I was surprised we were two of only four Californians. It will be interesting to see where everyone on the July 18 tour is from.

 

[heart]

It will be me, DH, DD 18, DS 16 and DS10.

This is husband's 50th birthday celebration, tho I'm not quite sure it is what he would have picked. That's the kind of agreeable guy he is--and everyone else is really looking forward to it.

I'm a little concerned about all the time on the schedule that we seem to be left to our own devices. But so many people rave about this tour, so I'm putting my trust in their opinions--and I am looking forward to the Imagineering gift shop!

Not too long now--and sending in the final payment made it "real."

 

[Miss SD]

From what I remember, the only time we were on our own was an evening in Hollywood and time in the parks. I enjoyed our time off the tour, but that might be because I was trying to meet up with friends (one lives in LA, the other in Anaheim.) In fact, for the July tour my husband is looking forward to our free time in Hollywood because he's dying to get back to Yamashiro (a Japanese restaurant nearby).

Don't worry. You'll have plenty to do. If you need ideas, just ask. People on this forum are full of great ideas.

 

[mouselike-harrier]

I'm actually the opposite. I am concerned that there isn't enough free time, especially in Disneyland. My kids want to go on so many rides and I don't know if there is enough time, although we are staying one more night.

I have a question. Will we have to buy one day tickets to use on the last day of the tour (23rd), our extra day?

 

[Miss SD]

I'm actually the opposite. I am concerned that there isn't enough free time, especially in Disneyland. My kids want to go on so many rides and I don't know if there is enough time, although we are staying one more night.

I have a question. Will we have to buy one day tickets to use on the last day of the tour (23rd), our extra day?

You get four-day passes, which would be good through the 23rd.

 

[mouselike-harrier]

Perfect! Thank you very much!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

DH and I just finished this tour. Check out my Trip Report ... HERE

Jennifer

 

[TnMaryJo]

You get four-day passes, which would be good through the 23rd.

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

 

[jacksparrowfan]

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

My last two Backstage Magic trips, we stayed an extra day (2008 & 2009). They gave us a parkhopper ticket for the extra day. Do know that everything changes all the time. So, ask them when you book your trip. We are going again next year ourselves! Have a great time!

 

[Miss SD]

I'm doing Backstage next year and wondered about the tickets. If the tickets they give you are a 4 day, do you think you can upgrade them to a 5 or 6 day pass?

When we took the tour last year, the tickets specifically said they could not be upgraded. (I had that idea, too!) We're going again on July 18 so I'll look on the tickets they give us and see if it still says the same thing.

 

[DisneyCruisin']

When we took the tour last year, the tickets specifically said they could not be upgraded. (I had that idea, too!) We're going again on July 18 so I'll look on the tickets they give us and see if it still says the same thing.

I specifically asked when we booked could we upgrade the tickets and I was told yes we could. We are going 8/8.

 

[Miss SD]

I specifically asked when we booked could we upgrade the tickets and I was told yes we could. We are going 8/8.

Great news! I'll ask about that next week. Wait, just found my lanyard with the ticket inside from last year's trip. It says "Not Refundable, Not Upgradeable." I hope they've changed the rules since last August. Does anyone have their park ticket from a more recent trip?

 

[mathgeek]

Great news! I'll ask about that next week. Wait, just found my lanyard with the ticket inside from last year's trip. It says "Not Refundable, Not Upgradeable." I hope they've changed the rules since last August. Does anyone have their park ticket from a more recent trip?

Just looked at mine from the week of 6/27/10 and it says the same thing.

 

[Miss SD]

Just looked at mine from the week of 6/27/10 and it says the same thing.

That's too bad. Thanks for posting what your ticket said.

 

[DisneyCruisin']

I'm going to call again today. I asked specifically about the tickets when we booked (as we are staying two extra days on DVC points) and was told they were definitely upgradable as long as we hadn't used the last day.

 

[Miss SD]

I'm going to call again today. I asked specifically about the tickets when we booked (as we are staying two extra days on DVC points) and was told they were definitely upgradable as long as we hadn't used the last day.

DisneyCrusin'-- Would you please let us know what you find out? Thanks!